Makes 12 mini buns

 Ingredients:

For sweet buns

• 3/4 cup cottage cheese

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 2 cup whole wheat flour

• 1 egg (to brush the tops)

• 2 tbsp sugar (to sprinkle to tops)

For savoury buns

• 3/4 cup cottage cheese

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/4 cup white sugar

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 2 cup whole wheat flour

• Optional: 1 egg (to brush the tops)

Equipment:

• Knife

• Cutting board

• Large mixing bowl

• Whisk or fork

• Skillet or sauté pan

• Spatula

• Baking sheet

• Parchment paper

• Oven

• Oven mitts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.

2. Combine together cottage cheese, and eggs in large bowl. If making sweet buns, add in vanilla and 1/3 cup sugar. If making savoury buns, add in 1/4 cup sugar, salt and herbs. Mix to combine.

3. Add flour and baking powder into the mixture.

4. Flour your clean table or cutting board well, as the dough will turn out sticky. Using a knife or your hands to tear, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.

5. Form round shapes out of each piece, placing them apart on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg. If making sweet buns, sprinkle with sugar.

6. Bake buns at 350 °F for 20 minutes until they become golden brown. Let them cool to room temperature before serving. Keep the remaining portion fresh, by sealing them in an airtight container.